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Tony

02/27/2012 04:28PM

My wife just ordered the HammockGear Incubator (20 degree). I'm excited and can't wait for it to arrive. Does any one have one of these and a warbonnet black bird? I thought I read some where that the cords or suspension had to be some what modified the fit the black bird foot box. Anyone know? Thanks.

tony

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Lymphocytosis

02/27/2012 08:00PM

I have both. Zero problems. I think you will like that incubator. The new suspension system requires more initial fiddle time than the old side channels that you could slide the quilt up and down, but you can get it dialed in much better in cold weather.

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jcavenagh

02/27/2012 08:39PM

I ordered a Green INC 20 +2oz overstuff about 3 weeks ago! Can't wait for it to arrive!!

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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Tony

02/27/2012 11:26PM

Lymphocytosis, I saw your 0 degree incubator for sale on hammock forum and almost jumped on it but I figured for the type of hanging I do it would be just too warm for my needs. I'm looking forward to the 20 degree and think that should be fine for my three season use. Last season it got down into the mid twenties and I was just miserable on my pads. So the under quilt should be a great change.

tony

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RainGearRight

02/28/2012 07:57AM

Tony, I have a 20+3oz and a black bird. No problems with the foot box and suspension. Since the length of the incubator is so long it almost covers the foot box. I think with the 3/4 lengths the suspension might be more of an issue since the shock cord is a little more free to get under it. You should have little problems matching the two up.

I actually slept out in mine last Friday. 20*+3oz Burrow and matching incubator, wool socks shorts and a long sleeve poly shirt and I was toasty in 11*. Enjoy!

There's always money in the banana stand.

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Lymphocytosis

02/28/2012 07:38PM

Hey what is your name over on HF if you don't mind me asking! I will say hi, lol.

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Merganser

02/28/2012 08:45PM

quote RainGearRight: "I think with the 3/4 lengths the suspension might be more of an issue since the shock cord is a little more free to get under !"

You may be ok even at 3/4 but with something short like a yeti that is exactly the issue. You need to make sure to get the cord over the footbox. You dont have to work to hard at it.

You won't have any issue with a full length uq.

"That sort of thing is my bag baby."

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Tony

02/28/2012 09:59PM

quote Lymphocytosis: "Hey what is your name over on HF if you don't mind me asking! I will say hi, lol."

Solo Paddler. I don't post to much over there though because I am a relative newby with hammocks.

tony

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nathan_ollman

02/29/2012 06:31PM

I have a 20 incubator and it covers the foot box on my WBBB very well

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KevinL

03/01/2012 04:56AM

Well guess I'm going to find out as I just ordered a 20 deg Incubator to go along with my Blackbird purchase.

I'm STOPPING with this purchase for this year! My down bag is going to make it for another year.

Going to do a little CAD/CAM work this afternoon and see what I can come up with for some hooks for the under quilt. Would be nice to have a water jet to cut them out with but don't have access to one, but I do have a wire EDM. Just will take a little longer.

KevinL

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nathan_ollman

03/02/2012 06:08PM

What do you need the hooks for?

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KevinL

03/03/2012 07:03AM

quote nathan_ollman: "What do you need the hooks for?"

Make myself some hooks something like Dutch has for keeping UQ in place.

Three reasons I guess. Keep up on CAD/CAM, Keep the UC in place, and last and most important.....half hour of escape from job!

Received new desktop computer last week and the computer tech was giving me static about my home page (BWCA.com) with a wink in his eye.

KevinL

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Tony

03/19/2012 07:22PM

Well it finally arrived today. Took it out of the box and stuff sack in the living room and it looks great. I Can't wait to try it out this week end. No instructions in the box so I will have to check their web site out. It looks pretty straight forward. I'm sure I will be able to figure it out.

tony

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The Lorax

03/20/2012 03:24AM

Does anyone know if an Incubator can be ordered with a little overfill?

I like the 20* but would need more. I feel the 0* would be overkill. I'd like something in the middle.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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KevinL

03/20/2012 03:28AM

quote The Lorax: "Does anyone know if an Incubator can be ordered with a little overfill?

I like the 20* but would need more. I feel the 0* would be overkill. I'd like something in the middle."

Yes you can order it with up to 3 oz. overfill at $8 per oz. I ordered my 20 deg Incubator on March 1st and waiting for shipping notice yet. According to Hammockforums they are in the process of moving into a new building and are running behind right now.

KevinL

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RainGearRight

03/20/2012 05:17AM

quote KevinL: "quote The Lorax: "Does anyone know if an Incubator can be ordered with a little overfill?

I like the 20* but would need more. I feel the 0* would be overkill. I'd like something in the middle."

Yes you can order it with up to 3 oz. overfill at $8 per oz. I ordered my 20 deg Incubator on March 1st and waiting for shipping notice yet. According to Hammockforums they are in the process of moving into a new building and are running behind right now. "

I ordered a wide burrow from them on the 3rd. Will you let me know here when you get shipping notice or it arrives? I cannot wait patiently:)

There's always money in the banana stand.

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Lymphocytosis

03/20/2012 07:53AM

The waiting is the worst part! Adam and Jenny will do right by you though.

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jcavenagh

03/21/2012 12:34PM

My Green INC 20+2os has arrived and I must say it is of the highest quality and workmanship.
I used it in my 60*F basement and was very warm. I had to take off my sleeping bag to cool down. Than I used it outside, but the temp never got below 62. I was sweaty after an hour or so. Man, I can't wait to use this thing in actual COOL weather.

Has anybody seen Old Man Winter?? He seems to snuck out of Chi-town early!

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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The Lorax

03/23/2012 04:53PM

I did it!

I did it, I did it , I did it!

Pulled the trigger and got a 20* Incubator with 2 oz. overfill (for void control)

I've been padding it for 10 years now and thought since I'm dedicationg more time than ever these past few years to the hammock (and have my wife hooked) I would spend the $ and see if my dreams get any sweeter at night.

YEAAAAHHHHH!

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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RainGearRight

03/23/2012 05:06PM

quote The Lorax: "I did it!

I did it, I did it , I did it!

Pulled the trigger and got a 20* Incubator with 2 oz. overfill (for void control)

I've been padding it for 10 years now and thought since I'm dedicationg more time than ever these past few years to the hammock (and have my wife hooked) I would spend the $ and see if my dreams get any sweeter at night.

YEAAAAHHHHH!"

Congrats! I have the same and its so puffy. Nice upgrade! Now the wait begins. I just talked to Jenny and was told my custom wide burrow is on the mail!

There's always money in the banana stand.

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The Lorax

03/23/2012 06:47PM

Tell me.......how does it perform in the 20's?

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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KevinL

03/23/2012 07:01PM

I received an email today that my 20 deg Incubator is just waiting for the down fill and will ship early next week. Next weekend?

KevinL

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The Lorax

03/23/2012 07:26PM

I've got a group hang with some fine folks over at HammockForums in mid April, but I doubt I will have mine by then.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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RainGearRight

03/23/2012 07:55PM

Lorax, I slept like a baby in sweat pants smartwools and a poly top with my incubator and 20+3 burrow. Outside temps were in the teens but i was in my un-insulated garage I used a pillow for insulation above my shoulders and forgot a hat. Had to burrow in the burrow in the early am but my backside was warm. It took some time to dial it in and it helps to have someone else lay in the hammock while you go around and make adjustments. I slept in my ENO DBl but have napped in my Blackbird with it as well. It should live up to your expectations.

That being said, I'm a big guy. I like my gear big. I talked with a guy named Paul who owns Underground Quilts and had him make me one of these.

That's the 20* incubator on top of the customs quilt. It should cover well!

There's always money in the banana stand.

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The Lorax

03/23/2012 08:34PM

That custom quilt looks amazing!

I would curl up in the fetal position and not come out of the hammock for nine months if I used that quilt.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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RainGearRight

03/23/2012 08:38PM

quote The Lorax: "That custom quilt looks amazing!

I would curl up in the fetal position and not come out of the hammock for nine months if I used that quilt."

Like my waistline, its stupid big.
Enjoy your Incubator and remember, a friendly email to Adam and Jenny might just get you bumped up towards the head of the production line. Don't be afraid to hammock forum name drop:)

There's always money in the banana stand.

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The Lorax

03/23/2012 09:01PM

Thanks for the test report of your garage hang experience. The only thing that wouldn't have been factored in would have been any breezes, but good to know it was solid at those temps.

Sounds like it will be a winner for me.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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RainGearRight

03/23/2012 09:13PM

quote The Lorax: "Thanks for the test report of your garage hang experience. The only thing that wouldn't have been factored in would have been any breezes, but good to know it was solid at those temps.

Sounds like it will be a winner for me."

I would imagine you have a nice tarp which would block most breezes. Also I believe that the incubator's outside shell is DWR which also helps cut down on breezes. You're golden.

There's always money in the banana stand.

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Tony

03/23/2012 10:54PM

quote The Lorax: "I've got a group hang with some fine folks over at HammockForums in mid April, but I doubt I will have mine by then."

It took about three weeks to receive my incubator. You might get it in time for your hang. Where is your hang going to be at?

tony

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Tony

03/23/2012 10:56PM

RGR, that custom quilt looks amazing.

tony

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The Lorax

03/24/2012 05:24AM

Weekend hang a few miles southeast of Wausau, WI in a forest unit.

Base camp hang with dayhikes. Should be a great time.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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KevinL

03/24/2012 04:46PM

Just noticed over on Hammockforums Mr jcavenagh posted a couple of videos with some of his new toys! Looks like a kid on Christmas morning ;-)

Un Boxing

Setup

Looks good Jim!

KevinL

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The Lorax

03/25/2012 04:47PM

Nice videos!

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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TomT

03/26/2012 06:36AM

A man who loves his down. I'm sold. Gonna have to butter up the wife though. Let's see... we have Father's Day coming up... Must formulate a good solid plan.

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KevinL

03/29/2012 03:59PM

Well it took 29 days from the date of order but I received a box today with a 20° Incubator. Looks like I'll get to play some this weekend!

KevinL

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The Lorax

03/29/2012 05:23PM

quote KevinL: "Well it took 29 days from the date of order but I received a box today with a 20° Incubator. Looks like I'll get to play some this weekend! "

"like" button.......we need a "like" button on this site.

I love the smell of silnylon in the morning. It smells like........victory!

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jcavenagh

04/01/2012 12:12PM

quote KevinL: "Just noticed over on Hammockforums Mr jcavenagh posted a couple of videos with some of his new toys! Looks like a kid on Christmas morning ;-)

Un Boxing

Setup

Looks good Jim!"
Yeah. I wanted to edit it, but I posted the raw video since I could not get the moviemaker software to work[another microsoft piece of cr*p]. Then, I went on vacation in FLA, where a 20* UQ is not needed.

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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